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NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), one of the largest fully-regulated utilities in the United States, has been named to the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned the recognition. The DJSI are float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indices that measure the performance of companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.“Receiving this recognition for an 11th straight year is a testament to our longstanding resolve t

MGE's Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report highlights MGE's ongoing clean energy transition and progress toward its industry-leading carbon reduction goals.

UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), an international distributor and marketer of energy products and services, today announced its designation as a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women (“The Forum).The Forum annually honors the top public companies in the Philadelphia region with 30% or more women on their respective boards. UGI is one of 46 companies that has been recognized as a Champion of Board Diversity and this is the first time that the Company has received the designation

The Aulander Holloman solar project opened in late August 2019

Achieves a 50% reduction in Scope I (direct) emissions1Meets commitment to increase spend with diverse Tier I and Tier II suppliers by 25%Improves rankings with CDP and Morningstar Sustainalytics

Continued positive momentum for nuclear energy propels investment in Constellation’s existing fleet as policymakers, customers and communities increasingly recognize the value of reliable, clean energy

Ever.green has released a whitepaper detailing a new approach to procuring RECs that can address the urgent need to accelerate the energy transition.

Prize program awards Aftrak the $1 million Grand Prize to advance green energy in Africa;OMNIVAT awarded runner-up prize of $250,000The organizations also launch a new FinTech Award in the next installation of the Prize program; winners will be selected in May 2025

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.“At HCA Healthcare, our purpose is clear: We exist to give people a healthier tomorrow,” said Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare. “We focus our strategy, resources, and systems on ensuring we deliver the quality care patients deserve. This work, and a

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2023, recognizing the company as a global leader for its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives and ethical standards. It marks the 10th consecutive year that NiSource has been named to the DJSI.“Earning this designation for an entire decade underscores our longstanding commitment for environmental stewar

Ampion is supporting UGE’s portfolio in the greater New York City area, consisting of four rooftop community solar projects.Approximately half of the electricity generation will be reserved for low-to-moderate-income residents, who will receive a 10-15% discount on their monthly utility bills.Collectively, these sites will produce 3.37 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year, equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 15 acres of U.S. forest.

Craig Bealmear brings over 30 years of leadership experience at publicly traded energy companies. Craig is expected to fulfill a crucial role to enable Oklo's growth and lead Oklo's financial strategy.As CFO, Bealmear will oversee all corporate financial functions, spearheading initiatives to identify and access capital markets, fostering and managing key relationships with investors, and formulating and executing Oklo’s long-term financial and growth strategy.Bealmear’s international business background in corporate finance and strategy will support the commercialization of Oklo’s advanced fission power plants on a global scale.

Oklo is excited to announce a landmark memorandum of understanding with @centrus_energy, including power off-take, exemplifying the early market interest in our scalable power plants, as well as fuel production and manufacturing.

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Company shows progress in clean energy transition while maintaining nearly 99% grid reliability

Kohl’s is one of only four retailers to be named a 2023 Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence in Energy ManagementAward marks the 12th consecutive year that Kohl’s has been honored for sustained excellenceMore than 1,000 Kohl’s locations are ENERGY STAR certifiedKohl’s became an Executive Member of Certification Nation with more than 50 buildings earning ENERGY STAR certification in 2022

Siemens Energy compressors will be used at Occidental’s first large-scale Direct Air Capture plant in Texas’ Permian Basin.

UGI Energy Services, LLC (“UGIES”), a subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), and Archaea Energy Inc. (“Archaea”), a subsidiary of bp (NYSE: BP) announced today that they recently entered into a joint venture, Aurum Renewables, LLC (“Aurum”), to develop a renewable natural gas (“RNG”) project at the Commonwealth Environmental Systems landfill in Hegins, Pennsylvania. Archaea Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Archaea, holds a 60% ownership interest, and a subsidiary of UGIES holds a 40% ownership

UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that in December 2022 it received a rating upgrade to AAA in the 2022 MSCI environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings assessment. According to MSCI, UGI performed in the top 7%1 of all peer companies evaluated globally in 2022, for actions across ESG matters. This reflects UGI’s robust governance practices, ongoing dedication to the health and safety of our employees and the customers we serve, and environmental strategies to manage emissions.T

UGI invests approximately $150 million in two new dairy cluster RNG projects located in South DakotaExpects to generate approximately 525 million cubic feet of RNG annually once these projects are completed in calendar year 2024GHI Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of UGI, to be the exclusive marketer for these projects

New Project Expected to be Completed in Second Half of 2024 and to Produce 35 Million Cubic Feet of RNG Annually

Citizens announced today that it has entered into a power purchase agreement with Ørsted, supporting the construction of the Sunflower Wind Project, which will match 100% of Citizens’ power consumption across its entire operational footprint with renewable energy credits.“The Sunflower Wind Project marks an important milestone for Citizens as we continue our journey to support a more sustainable future alongside our customers, colleagues, shareholders and communities,” said Beth Johnson, Chief E

Emera Inc.’s (TSX: EMA) 2021 Sustainability Report was released this morning and is now available on the company's website.2021 Sustainability Report highlights include:39% reduction in CO2 emissions across Emera’s operations from 2005 levels65% reduction in the use of coal in generation since 2005$5.3B+ planned capital spending on cleaner, reliable energy through 2024Continued progress on board diversity with 42% of director positions held by women, including the Chair of the Board$13M invested

Company Issues 2022 ESG Report, “Transparency, Action, and Progress”Remains Committed to a 55% Reduction in Scope I Emissions by Fiscal 2025More than $200 million Committed to Renewable Solutions through May 2022; on Track to Meet Commitment of more than $1 Billion Invested by 2025

UGI Energy Services, LLC (“UGIES”), a subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), today announced an agreement with MBL Bioenergy to fully fund the first set of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) projects currently under development in South Dakota. In total, the project will represent over $70 million of investment by MBL Bioenergy, of which 100% of the funds will be provided by UGIES. MBL Bioenergy is a joint venture partnership between UGIES, Sevana Bioenergy and a subsidiary of California Bioenerg

Study Prioritizes a Diversified Approach – Reliability, Electrification and Affordability

UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that its subsidiary, AmeriGas Propane (“AmeriGas”), the nation’s largest retail propane marketer, has entered into an agreement with Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: GCEH) to purchase and distribute renewable LPG. AmeriGas will leverage its supply and logistics infrastructure and sales and marketing teams to market and distribute renewable LPG to new and existing customers primarily in the state of California.As part of a multi-year agreement

Pennant Midstream, LLC (“Pennant”), announced that the company has signed a series of agreements throughout 2021 with a subsidiary of Energy Developments Pty Ltd (“EDL”) headquartered in Brisbane, Australia to accept delivery of renewable natural gas (“RNG") into its natural gas gathering system. Pennant is a partnership between UGI Energy Services, LLC (“UGIES”), which is a subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), Harvest Midstream I, L.P, and a subsidiary of Williams Companies.Under the agre

In December 2021, UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) received a rating of AA in the MSCI environmental, social and governance (ESG) Ratings assessment. The upgrade to AA rating positions UGI among the leading companies worldwide for action across ESG matters and reflects UGI’s robust governance practices and improved GHG mitigation strategies.MSCI ESG Research provides in-depth research, ratings and analysis of the ESG-related business practices of thousands of companies worldwide. MSCI research is des

UGI Utilities, Inc. (“UGI Utilities”) has begun to accept Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from Archaea Energy into its pipeline distribution system. UGI Utilities is a subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE:UGI).In Fiscal 2021, UGI Utilities signed an interconnect agreement with Archaea Energy to accept delivery of RNG produced from the Keystone Landfill in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, into its natural gas pipeline that serves its distribution system. Once fully operational, the recently completed interconne

SHV Energy and UGI International, a subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), distributors of off-grid energy, today received approval from the European Commission to create a joint venture to advance the production and use of renewable dimethyl ether (“rDME”).The proposed joint venture was approved, marking an important step that will enable both parties to form the joint venture and commence operations in early 2022. As previously announced, the joint venture is intended to gain market accept

Report features the company's plan to end the use of coal and efforts to achieve net-zero carbon electricity.

Cutting-edge carbon accounting software will ensure 100 percent of JPMorgan Chase’s electricity consumption is matched in real-time to renewable generation

Company extends clean energy vision to its natural gas business

Cayuga RNG has entered into an agreement to develop its third project to produce renewable natural gas (“RNG”) in upstate New York. This is in addition to the previously announced Spruce Haven and Allen Farms projects. Cayuga RNG is a joint venture of UGI Energy Services, LLC (“UGIES”), a subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), and Global Common Energy, LLC (“GCE”).Cayuga RNG’s third project will be constructed at El-Vi Farms, which is located on the border of Wayne and Ontario counties in up

UGI Utilities has received regulatory approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (“PA PUC”) to purchase renewable natural gas as part of a five-year pilot program. The pilot, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, is intended to explore how UGI Utilities can integrate renewable natural gas (RNG) into its supply portfolio to produce economic and environmental benefits for its Purchased Gas Cost (PGC) customers. The pilot allows UGI Utilities to test adding RNG to its supply portfoli

Subak, the world’s first global non-profit accelerator to fight the climate crisis, has become part of The Bright Initiative - a global program to use public web data to drive positive change;Initiative will make Bright Data’s technology and services available to Subak-supported startups working to tackle climate change;Partnership comes as The Bright Initiative helps UK Government shape net zero workstream of the National Data Strategy (NDS).

Cayuga RNG Holdings, LLC (“Cayuga RNG”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to develop its second project to produce renewable natural gas (“RNG”) in upstate New York. This is in addition to the previously announced Spruce Haven Farm initiative. Cayuga RNG is a joint venture of UGI Energy Services, LLC (“UGIES”), a subsidiary of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI), and Global Common Energy, LLC (“GCE”).As previously announced, Cayuga RNG’s first project is being developed at the Spruce

ADM’s U.S. flour milling network achieves net zero emissions, paving the way for carbon neutral flour

Calpine Corporation (Calpine), America’s premier privately held competitive power company, published its first-ever sustainability report today. The report highlights Calpine’s performance through an environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens, examining the company’s state-of-the-art portfolio of clean, flexible, and reliable power plants and renewable generation. Today, Calpine is the nation’s largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources, generating more than

Emera Inc.’s (TSX: EMA) latest sustainability report, now available on the company’s website, highlights its 2020 progress toward achieving its Climate Commitment – a set of future-focused carbon reductions goals and a vision to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.Decarbonization has been central to Emera’s strategy for more than 15 years and the 2020 Emera Sustainability Report highlights our ongoing investment in cleaner, more reliable energy as we work toward our vision to achieve net-zero

UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) has been named a 2021 honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with Points of Light and local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia provides a standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how employers use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company.“UGI has a long history of strengthening the communities we serve by p

Kao Has Set New Targets for 1.5°C Science Based Target Initiative Certification, and Is Aiming to Join RE100

UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today the release of its third Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report titled, The Foundation of a Renewable Energy Future. The ESG report is available on UGI’s ESG website at (https://ugiesg.com/620-2/). The report highlights UGI’s commitment to be a leader in the renewable energy space by providing energy solutions that are sustainable, reliable, and affordable. UGI has recently committed to reducing its Scope I (direct) emissions by 55% over t

Public-private partnership will bring transformative microgrid technology to new low-to-moderate income residential construction project in Prince George’s County

The report highlights progress around the company’s commitment to caring for people, protecting the environment, and providing responsibly sourced and sustainable products

Coalition promotes safe and environmentally responsible practices

Most extensive energy-efficiency offering enhances opportunities for low- and moderate-income and commercial customers

MP2 Energy to supply renewable power to Visa’s facilities in the commonwealth of Virginia from new solar generation facilities

Zero-emissions goal emphasizes the company’s mission to fight climate change, pledging to become carbon neutral and use 100% renewable energy in its operations